Late Party Tickets Now On Sale
FRANKLIN, TENN. – The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN, announced Cole Horner and Lauren Womack as Late Party Chairs of the 53rd Annual Heritage Ball presented by Atmos Energy and Tractor Supply Company Foundation. The Ball is returning to Harlinsdale Farm on Saturday, September 12, and Late Party tickets are now on sale. Tennessee Equine Hospital is the sponsor of the Late Party.
Heritage Foundation of Williamson County President and CEO Bari Beasley said, “We are elated to announce Cole and Lauren as our Late Party chairs this year. Cole has been a member of the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County Next Gen Board for two years. He and Lauren have demonstrated their deep-rooted connection to the community and provide a forward-thinking approach to the future of preservation in Williamson County. We’re also grateful to Tennessee Equine Hospital for sponsoring the Late Party.”
The Late Party will be held in an exclusive, dedicated lounge area in the Harlinsdale Barn and will feature an open bar, dessert by Flavor, and a luxury 360 photo booth to create memories. The ever-popular Flour & Forge is returning this year for a late-night bite from the wood-fired brick pizza oven. The night is filled with entertainment and dancing until 11:00 p.m., hosted by the Next Gen Advisory Board, the future faces of preservation. Tickets for the Late Party are now on sale and can be purchased online: https://e.givesmart.com/events/Phf/?isOrderFormActive=true.
Lauren holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Mississippi and an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marian University. She currently serves as a Cardiovascular ICU Nurse at Ascension St. Thomas West in Nashville, where she provides expert, compassionate care to critically ill patients. Lauren was recently accepted into the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Dual Concentration Adult-Gerontology Acute Care and Family Nurse Practitioner doctoral program. She has cultivated a long and distinguished history of philanthropic work and leadership engagement at the local, state, and national levels.
Cole holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Political Science from Carson-Newman University. He currently serves as Legislative Assistant for the Tennessee House of Representatives, where he advises on the development of public policy and coordinates with federal, state, and local agencies to deliver legislative and administrative solutions. Cole is currently enrolled at the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Tennessee Knoxville where he is pursuing a Master of Public Administration with an Economic and Community Development concentration. Cole has served as a member of the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County Next Gen Board for two years and has been an active participant and contributor to local, state, and national civics and nonprofit organizations.
Cole and Lauren have called Williamson County their cherished home for five years. Cole is a native of Russellville, Tennessee, and Lauren hails from Auburn, Alabama. They are members of Brentwood Baptist Church, where they are active throughout multiple ministries.
Tickets and tables for the Ball will go on sale in August, and the highly anticipated online auction launches August 6. For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact our Director of Corporate Sponsorships, Tanner Adams, at tadams@williamsonheritage.org. For more information about the Heritage Foundation and additional preservation projects, visit www.WilliamsonHeritage.org.
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ABOUT THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY
Since 1967, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has been dedicated to preserving Williamson County’s architectural, geographic and cultural heritage as well as promoting the ongoing revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. Thanks to its visionary stewardship and the support of donors throughout the community, notable projects include The Franklin Theatre, Roper’s Knob, parts of the Franklin battlefield and the Old, Old Jail. Events and festivals produced by the Heritage Foundation, such as Main Street Festival, the Heritage Ball, PumpkinFest and Dickens of a Christmas, bring an estimated 300,000+ locals and visitors to downtown Franklin each year, which creates more than a $10 million economic impact annually. The Heritage Foundation owns and operates The Franklin Theatre, Downtown Franklin Association, Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens, and the Moore-Morris History & Culture Center. For more information about the Heritage Foundation, visit www.williamsonheritage.org.
